THE NEW AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EXAM FORMAT


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Number of Questions
Percent of Final Score
Time
Section I: Multiple Choice
Approx. 95 minutes
Part A
Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
30 questions
50%
Approx. 40 minutes
Part B
Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined)
35 questions
Approx. 55 minutes
Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts
Section II: Free Response
Approx. 85 minutes
Interpersonal Writing: Email Rely
1 prompt
12.5%
15 minutes
Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay
1 prompt
12.5%
Approx. 55 minutes
Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation
5 prompts
12.5%
20 seconds for each response
Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison
1 prompt
12.5%
2 minutes to respond